Abstract: In laser-assisted corneal lenticule extraction procedures, the lenticule incision profile includes anterior and posterior lenticule incisions, with one or more of the following features: plano transition zone outside the optical zone, to improve mating of anterior and posterior incision surfaces after lenticule extraction; shallow arcuate incisions above the anterior incision and near the lenticule edge, to improve surface mating; separate ring cut intersecting the anterior and posterior incisions in the transition zone, to reduce tissue bridges and minimize tear at the lenticule edges and facilitate easy lenticule extraction; larger posterior incision, which includes a pocket zone outside the lenticule edge, for better surface mating and bubble management during cutting; and a separate ring shaped pocket cut intersecting the pocket zone of the posterior incision, for bubble management.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to automated processes for attesting to trustworthiness of a host considered for connection to a data center network. The attestation process is performed in two attestation phases. In the first phase, attestation is performed on a smart network interface controller (“SNIC”) connected to an internal bus of the host using a first trusted platform module (“TPM”) of the SNIC. In the second phase, attestation is performed on the host by the SNIC using a second TPM connected to the internal bus of the host in response to a determination that the SNIC is trustworthy. The host is connected to the data center network in response to a determination by the SNIC that the host is trustworthy.

Abstract: An ophthalmic surgical laser system and method for forming a lenticule in a subject's eye using “fast-scan-slow-sweep” scanning scheme. A high frequency scanner forms a fast scan line, which is placed tangential to a parallel of latitude of the surface of the lenticule and then then moved in a slow sweep trajectory along a meridian of longitude of the surface of the lenticule in one sweep. Multiple sweeps are performed along different meridians to form the entire lenticule surface, with the orientation of the scan line rotated between successive sweeps. To generate tissue bridge free incisions without leaving laser-induced marks in the eye, a laser pulse energy between 40 nJ to 70 nJ is used, and the sweeping speed is controlled such that the scan line step (the distance between the centers of consecutive scan lines) is between 1.7 ?m and 2.3 ?m.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a simpler and more robust mechanism for transporting materials to be dried through a vacuum microwave chamber in rotating containers. The apparatus (20) has a vacuum chamber (22), an input end (26) to introduce a container (24) into the chamber, and a discharge end (28) to remove the container. The container has spur gear teeth (60) extending along its outer circumferential surface. The apparatus has a single roller (42) having spur gear teeth (46) extending along its outer circumferential surface. The spur gear teeth of the roller mesh with the spur gear teeth of the container such that rotation of the roller about its longitudinal axis rotates the container. The apparatus also includes means for holding the container on the roller, means for moving the container through the chamber, a microwave generator 76 arranged for transmission of microwave radiation from the generator into the chamber, and means for reducing pressure inside the chamber.

Abstract: In laser-assisted corneal lenticule extraction procedures, the lenticule incision profile includes anterior and posterior lenticule incisions, with one or more of the following features: plano transition zone outside the optical zone, to improve mating of anterior and posterior incision surfaces after lenticule extraction; shallow arcuate incisions above the anterior incision and near the lenticule edge, to improve surface mating; separate ring cut intersecting the anterior and posterior incisions in the transition zone, to reduce tissue bridges and minimize tear at the lenticule edges and facilitate easy lenticule extraction; larger posterior incision, which includes a pocket zone outside the lenticule edge, for better surface mating and bubble management during cutting; and a separate ring shaped pocket cut intersecting the pocket zone of the posterior incision, for bubble management.

Abstract: A vehicle searching system and a method for searching a vehicle are provided. The vehicle searching system includes a vehicle electronic device, a data storage device and a mobile device. The vehicle electronic device captures images along a moving direction of the vehicle, and provides a positioning information of the vehicle and determines whether the vehicle sends a parking stall signal. The data storage device stores data. The mobile device communicates with the data storage device. The vehicle electronic device receives the parking stall signal to select a parking image from the images and obtain positioning information of the vehicle, and transmits the parking image and the positioning information to the data storage device. The mobile device obtains the parking image and the positioning information from the data storage device, and displays the parking image and presents the positioning information in a graphical interface.

Abstract: A starter for an internal combustion engine includes an electric motor and a solenoid switch. The solenoid switch includes a housing, a fixed core, a movable core, two spaced contacts, and a conductive member arranged to interconnect the contacts when the solenoid is turned on. The movable core is connected to a pinion of the motor which is movable to engage with a flywheel of the engine. The fixed core includes a pull-in coil of aluminum wire, a holding coil of copper wire, and a magnetic core. The motor is connected in series with the pull-in coil. When the solenoid is energized, the coils generate a magnetic field that attracts the movable core to the magnetic core, thereby the moving the pinion into engagement with the flywheel and causing the conductive member to interconnect the contacts.

Abstract: An ejecting mechanism provides an ejecting executing portion driven by an ejecting driving portion for pushing a secondary machine out of a primary machine and for separating a secondary connector and a primary connector connected to each other. It allows the secondary machine to be ejected out of the primary machine automatically and prevents damage of the secondary connector and the primary connector caused by applying an external pulling force on the secondary machine directly. Furthermore, when a first external force overcomes a resilient driving force to push the secondary machine into a slot, the ejecting executing portion contacting with the secondary machine swings toward a rear end of a connecting surface of the primary connector. Additionally, an ejecting locking portion moving with the swing of the ejecting executing portion can be locked by a locking executing portion, such that the automatic ejection of the secondary machine is restrained.

Abstract: A vehicle searching system and a method for searching a vehicle are provided. The vehicle searching system includes a vehicle electronic device, a data storage device and a mobile device. The vehicle electronic device captures images along a moving direction of the vehicle, and provides a positioning information of the vehicle and determines whether the vehicle sends a parking stall signal. The data storage device stores data. The mobile device communicates with the data storage device. The vehicle electronic device receives the parking stall signal to select a parking image from the images and obtain positioning information of the vehicle, and transmits the parking image and the positioning information to the data storage device. The mobile device obtains the parking image and the positioning information from the data storage device, and displays the parking image and presents the positioning information in a graphical interface.

Abstract: A microfluidic sensor, such as an electrochemical blood test strip, with more accurate measurement comprises a plurality of channels through which a fluid to be tested flows via a capillary action. One or more electrodes are located under the channels. As the fluid flows over the electrodes in the channels, the impedance between the electrodes may be measured to determine fluid properties. In order to increase the accuracy of the measurements, the electrode deposition may be configured to be less than 10 ?m in thickness via a printing process with high process consistency, thereby reducing the disruption of the electrode deposition on the fluid flow.

Abstract: A touch panel including a substrate and a touch sensing element is provided. The substrate has an element disposing surface. The touch sensing element is disposed on the element disposing surface and includes a plurality of first electrodes and a plurality of second electrodes electrically insulated to the first electrodes. Each of the first electrodes includes a plurality of bridge portions crossing the second electrodes. Viewing from a direction perpendicular to the element disposing surface, each of the bridge portion is configured in a curvy pattern, a zigzag pattern or combination thereof. A touch display panel is also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for microwave vacuum-drying of organic materials such as food products. The dehydration apparatus (20) has a vacuum chamber (24) with an input module (28) at one end and a discharge module (32) at the other. The vacuum chamber has access doors (80) spaced between the input end (30) and the discharge end (34) which provide operator and maintenance access. Microwave generators (86) are mounted on each access door and arranged to radiate through a microwave chamber and microwave-transparent window on the access door into the vacuum chamber. A pair of rollers (60) in the vacuum chamber rotates the container of organic material (112) about a horizontal axis, and a chain drive (64) pulls the containers along the rollers through the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: An ejecting mechanism provides an ejecting executing portion driven by an ejecting driving portion for pushing a secondary machine out of a primary machine and for separating a secondary connector and a primary connector connected to each other. It allows the secondary machine to be ejected out of the primary machine automatically and prevents damage of the secondary connector and the primary connector caused by applying an external pulling force on the secondary machine directly. Furthermore, when a first external force overcomes a resilient driving force to push the secondary machine into a slot, the ejecting executing portion contacting with the secondary machine swings toward a rear end of a connecting surface of the primary connector. Additionally, an ejecting locking portion moving with the swing of the ejecting executing portion can be locked by a locking executing portion, such that the automatic ejection of the secondary machine is restrained.

Abstract: A starter for an internal combustion engine includes an electric motor and a solenoid switch. The solenoid switch includes a housing, a fixed core, a movable core, two spaced contacts, and a conductive member arranged to interconnect the contacts when the solenoid is turned on. The movable core is connected to a pinion of the motor which is movable to engage with a flywheel of the engine. The fixed core includes a pull-in coil of aluminum wire, a holding coil of copper wire, and a magnetic core. The motor is connected in series with the pull-in coil. When the solenoid is energized, the coils generate a magnetic field that attracts the movable core to the magnetic core, thereby the moving the pinion into engagement with the flywheel and causing the conductive member to interconnect the contacts.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for microwave vacuum-drying of organic materials such as food products. The dehydration apparatus (20) has a vacuum chamber (24) with an input module (28) at one end and a discharge module (32) at the other. The vacuum chamber has access doors (80) spaced between the input end (30) and the discharge end (34) which provide operator and maintenance access. Microwave generators (86) are mounted on each access door and arranged to radiate through a microwave chamber and microwave-transparent window on the access door into the vacuum chamber. A pair of rollers (60) in the vacuum chamber rotates the container of organic material (112) about a horizontal axis, and a chain drive (64) pulls the containers along the rollers through the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: An electrical current sensing circuit of the present invention comprises a Wheatstone bridge circuit having at least four magnetoresistive elements connecting and a pair of output terminals, the magnetoresistive elements adapted for sensing an external magnetic field with a first direction generated by a carrying-current electrical conductor, and outputting a differential signal; and a negative feedback circuit connecting with the output terminals, actuated by the differential signal and generated a magnetic field with a second direction that is opposite to the first direction, thereby decreasing the impact of the temperature drift to the magnetoresistive element character. The present invention can eliminate the temperature drift under a changing environment and, in turn obtain an accurate output voltage.

Abstract: A method of mounting electronic components on a PCB, includes following steps. The PCB is placed with a first side of the PCB facing upwards. A plurality of solder is applied on bonding pads of the first side. A plurality of electronic components is stuck on the bonding pads of the first side. The PCB is turned over with a second side of the PCB facing upwards and the first side of the PCB facing downwards. A plurality of solder is applied on bonding pads of the second side. A plurality of electronic components is stuck on the bonding pads of the second side. The PCB is placed in a reflow oven to weld the electronic components on the first side and the second side of the PCB.

Abstract: A cable assembly (1000) includes an insulative housing (11); a cable (14) having a plurality of wires (141) arranged in a row along a horizontal direction; a plurality of contacts (13) mounted to the insulative housing, and each of the contacts having a main portion (132), a mating portion (131) extending forwardly from the main portion and a tail portion (133) extending rearwardly from the main portion, the tail portion having a taper end inserted into a corresponding wire along an axial direction.

Abstract: A method of mounting electronic components on a PCB, includes following steps. The PCB is placed with a first side of the PCB facing upwards. A plurality of solder is applied on bonding pads of the first side. A plurality of electronic components is stuck on the bonding pads of the first side. The PCB is turned over with a second side of the PCB facing upwards and the first side of the PCB facing downwards. A plurality of solder is applied on bonding pads of the second side. A plurality of electronic components is stuck on the bonding pads of the second side. The PCB is placed in a reflow oven to weld the electronic components on the first side and the second side of the PCB.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism (2) includes a base (50), an air pump (70) and an air pipe assembly (60). The base defining a connecting hole (522) and a locating groove (542) therein. The air pipe assembly (60) includes a first pipe (62) communicating with the connecting hole, a second pipe (64) connected to the pump and communicating with the first pipe, and a third pipe (66) communicating with the first pipe and the second pipe.